COURSE SELECTION NIGHT 2015
School Counselors Mr. Jones (A-Col)
Ms. Krissinger (Com-Ec & TCHS M-Z)
Mr. Criswell (Ed - Jan & TCHS A-L)
Mrs. Ernest (Jar-Mea)
Mrs. Lipkin (Mec-Sa)
Mr. Borkowski (Sc-Z)
Important Dates February 9th – 17th - On-line
course selection -Signed Course Selection
Sheet due back to your Homeroom
Teacher 1st week of March– Tentative
date for Verification Sheets June 5th - Final day to make
changes.
Blended Learning – Ivy Academy
What is a blended class??Blended classes will allow you to be:
and online the rest of the time!
In a face-to-face class 3x per cycle
Benefits of Ivy Academy Course
1. Flexibility2. Pacing3. Technology4. Stress Reduction5. College Preparation
Where will I be when not in class?
Ivy Academy
Student
Support Center
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
24 CREDITS OF COURSE WORK that meet the DASD course distribution
PROFICIENT OR ADVANCED ON 3 KEYSTONE EXAMS
Algebra I, Biology, English Literature
GRADUATION PROJECT
DASD Credit Distribution
Core Courses Total 16 credits
Encore & Elective Courses Total 7.66 credits
Graduation Project Total .34 credit
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS 24 Credits
*Algebra 1 required no later than grade 9**Biology course required in grade 9
DASD Credit DistributionCore Total 16 Credits
English 4 credits
Social Studies 4 credits
Mathematics* (Must include Algebra 1 & Geometry) 3 credits
Science** 3 credits
World Language 1 credit
Additional Math, Science, or Language 1 credit
Encore & Elective Credits Total 7.66 Credits
Freshman Wellness & Fitness .5 credit
Health .5 credit
PE (2 electives) .66 credit
Electives 6 credits
Graduation Project Total .34 credit
KEYSTONE EXAMS Graduation requirement for the
class of 2017 and beyond. Biology, Algebra, and English
Literature Tested at the completion of the
course. Multiple opportunities to pass
the exam
GRADUATION PROJECT*Must be an experience beyond the classroom
* Must submit proposal and mentor form to receive approval to start
Community Service
Extended Study Original Research Creative
Production Scientific
Investigation Practical
Application Career
Exploration
Scheduling Information There are 8 periods a
day, 7 are academic. 6 days in a cycle means:
7 x 6 = 42
Students may schedule up to 42 periods, but no less than 36.
39 periods scheduled= 3 study halls.
Course #of Prds Credits
English 6 1
Social Studies 6 1
Mathematics 6 1
Science 6 1
Wellness 3 .50
27 4.50
Elective (Lang) 6 1
Elective 3 .50
Elective 3 .50
39 6.50
Course LevelsAP Courses:
College level work at the high school level*weighted course – 5.0 scale
Honor Courses:More homework, more reading, more writing
*weighted course – 4.5 scale
Level 01 Courses:College prep –designed to prepare you for a college
curriculum
Level 02 Courses:Same work as level 1, but with a focus on completing
work in class. Must be recommended.
Advanced Placement Courses
College-level courses / credit The AP Exam College Admissions:
Strength of schedule Willing to challenge yourself
What does the research say about AP courses? Higher college GPA Timely graduation
Dual Enrollment Delaware County Community
College offerings at DCCC on Rt. 322
Widener University some classes taught at DHS-WEST
others held at Exton Campus West Chester University
offerings at WCU Exton Campus
Important Considerations When Choosing Classes
Make the right decision for you!
Past Achievement – including standardized test scores
Teacher Recommendation- Teachers are your best resource. They will be recommending what level of class best suits your strengths while addressing any weaknesses.
Course prerequisites
Graduation Requirements
Course Selection Terminology
Requirement / Required Course
Elective Course
Prerequisite Course
DHS-West Website
www.dasd.org/domain22
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